Lead Financial Analyst

GreenFirst Forest Products; North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest product company is looking for a Lead Financial Analyst in North Bay. The role involves managing financial forecasts, budget processes, and analyses for Sawmill operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, relevant certifications, and experience in financial analysis. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This position ensures compliance and contributes to maintaining quality standards while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting or related field.
• Proven experience leading and supervising financial team members.
• Demonstrated experience using financial reporting and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide a safe workplace and support Health & Safety Program.
• Prepare and review all required financial analyses and sign off on site financial statements.
• Lead the budget planning process and deliver periodic forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English & French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Accounting Certification: CMA, CPA, or CA

Tools

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Job description

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position

Lead Financial Analyst

Location

North Bay, Kapuskasing, or Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to provide accurate and timely financial forecasts, budget process management, and financial analyses for our Sawmill operations to assist with maintaining quality standards and controlling costs. This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis/Controller.

Commitment

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislated accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepare and review all required financial analyses and sign off on site financial statements.
• Manage accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closes, accounts payables and receivables for all sawmill accounting functions.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits and quarterly reviews by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Lead the budget planning process and deliver periodic forecasts for operations.
• Supervise the Accounting position(s).
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) within the finance team.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate cost‑reduction and margin‑improvement programs in collaboration with Sawmill General Managers.
• Participate in capital project and repair project approval processes.
• Ensure monthly working papers are updated and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, company policies, and guidelines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Accounting Certification: CMA, CPA, or CA.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting or related field and preferably within the forestry or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience leading and supervising financial team members.
• Demonstrated experience using financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and advanced formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Bilingual: English & French is considered an asset.

Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail].

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

About GreenFirst Forest Products

GreenFirst Forest Products is welcoming candidates to employment who share our same values towards environmentally sustainable forest management and lumber production. GreenFirst recognizes that people are the foundation of our business and that working hand‑in‑hand, both within our operations and with stakeholders, is key to the success of the Company.